1. Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Why School Nutrition Professionals are Heroes!

2. Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org You’re Heroes Because You… Comply with complicated regulations and nutrition standards Navigate student allergies Find new ways to get kids to try fruits and vegetables Offer service with a smile in the lunchroom Make a difference in your students’ lives everyday!

3. Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org To Honor Your Hard Work, Let’s Celebrate! School Lunch Hero Day May 6, 2016

4. Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org The Basics SNA partnered with Jarrett Krosoczka, author of the “Lunch Lady” series, to launch School Lunch Hero Day Held annually in May, this is a special day of celebration for school nutrition employees working in the cafeteria Cafeteria managers and employees are honored with cards, gifts, thank-yous, etc. SNA partnered with Jarrett Krosoczka, author of the “Lunch Lady” series, to launch School Lunch Hero Day Held annually in May, this is a special day of celebration for school nutrition employees working in the cafeteria Cafeteria managers and employees are honored with cards, gifts, thank-yous, etc.

5. Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org “The Lunch Lady” Series

6. Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org SNA Members’ Celebrations In May 2014, SNA members from across the country celebrated School Lunch Hero Day in their cafeterias!

7. Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Members dressed the part Yuma School District, AZ Plymouth Canton Community Schools, MI

8. Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Check out these costumes! Moundsville, WV

9. Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Proud School Lunch Heroes West Louisville Elementary School, KY

10. Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Decorating the Cafeteria Jonesboro High School, GA

11. Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Having Fun with Kids Lee’s Summit School District, MO

12. Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Having Fun with Kids Mt. Yonah Elementary, GA

13. Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Hosting a Retirement Party! Hickman Mills C-1 School District, MO

14. Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Gifts from School Staff Provo School District, UT

15. Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Cy-Fair School District, TX Gifts from School Staff & Students

16. Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org School Lunch Hero Day Event Prince George’s County, MD

17. Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Prince George’s County, MD Event Jarrett Krosoczka visited Port Towns Elementary and read to students. Kids thanked their school lunch staff with cards, poems, small gifts, and more! Jarrett Krosoczka visited Port Towns Elementary and read to students. Kids thanked their school lunch staff with cards, poems, small gifts, and more!

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19. So, What’s Next? Mark your calendar – School Lunch Hero Day is May 1, 2015! Visit www.schoolnutrition.org/snew for celebration and gift ideas, PR resources, and many more toolswww.schoolnutrition.org/snew Start spreading the word to teachers/administrators, parents, your local media, and more

20. Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Hero Day Membership Drive Directors – consider rewarding your staff with the gift of SNA membership. Whoever recruits the most new members between May 1st and 31st will win two sets of “Lunch Lady” books – one for you and one for your school!

21. Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Save the Date! School Lunch Hero Day: May 6, 2016

22. Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Remember… You work hard all year long and have a very important job – feeding our nation’s kids. Take a moment to congratulate yourself, thank your co-workers or employees, and celebrate! You work hard all year long and have a very important job – feeding our nation’s kids. Take a moment to congratulate yourself, thank your co-workers or employees, and celebrate!

23. Copyright © 2015 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Q+A